What to do and see in Turin, Piedmont: The Best Archaeology Tours

February 16, 2022 Nicolette Lion

In Turin, the capital of the Piedmont region of northwest Italy, sports cars and chocolate are a matter of pride. The city is also home to the Museo Egizio, one of the most impressive collections of Egyptian artifacts in the world. A stroll around Piazza Castello and along the Via Roma encompasses many of the must-see sights. Valentino Park houses an 18th-century castle, botanic garden and medieval village. When you've worked up an appetite, sample casual trattorias for pastas, regional wines and coffees.
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1. Private last minute tour of Turin with the Egyptian Museum

P.za Castello, 215, 10124 Torino TO, Italy Faberest
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Enjoy a private guided tour of the beautiful city of Turin. Follow your expert guide inside the fascinating Egyptian Museum using your skip-the-line ticket and visit the most important museum on the Egyptian history in the whole country!

Inclusions: Private guided tour of the historic centre

Exclusions: Transport to/from hotel

Reviewed By Roadtrip4RandN

WOW! There is so much to see that it's overwhelming. Can't imagine doing this without a guide. We started early and was able to see the highlights of the gallery together with our guide's personal insight. The small group together with audio headsets worked out really well.

2. Turin Egyptian Museum Tour with Skip-the-line Fast Access and Expert Guide

Piazza Carignano, 10123 Torino TO, Italy Torino Tours - Guided Tours of Turin by Stefano
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If you are in Turin, you shouldn't miss a visit at the Egyptian Museum!  One of the flagships of the city and entire Italy, the Museo Egizio is the richest  in artifacts dedicated to Egyptian age in the World, after the Cairo's Museum. The 60,000 square meters and 4 floors of exposure, with over 36,000 exhibits on display, make it a bit difficult to visit this splendid museum on your own. This is why you should choice this tour! Led by an expert guide you will spend 2 hours between mummies, sarcophagi, hieroglyphs and Papyrus. A plunge in the fascinating past of Egyptian Era, learning about the Gods, the lifestyle and the Genius of the men who built the pyramids. Among the archaeological finds you will see the intact tomb of Kha and Merit; "the Royal List", which contains the name of all the pharaohs, and a sphinx! Small group tours are the best way to save money without giving up on the quality of a private tour!

Inclusions: Blue Badge guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Headsets to hear the guide clearly ( for groups larger than 6)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By jrb437

The museum is world class; the quality of the material presented and the style of presentation are both of a high order. BUT, the guided tour is in italian language only; no effort is made to provide other languages, even in a recorded format, even English. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE

3. Egyptian Museum Private Tour - Skip-the-Line

Piazza Carignano, 10123 Torino TO, Italy Somewhere Tours&Events
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Meet your guide at Piazza Carignano and then skip the long lines to enter Turin's Egyptian Museum. Pick-up from your hotel is possible if it is centrally located, but note that you will then walk to the museum. The Egyptian Museum in Turin is the most important of its kind in the world after the one in Cairo. Home to over 30,000 artifacts that narrate 5,000 years of Ancient Egyptian history, the collection includes art, religious relics and items from everyday life during the time of the great pharaohs. As a guided tour with a private guide, you can choose your preferred date and start time. Your guide will be waiting to take you on an exciting journey through the museum.

Inclusions: Entrance fees, Private licenced guide

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Reviewed By Dubaide

Sunday early morning, grey and chilly air... "Daytime sleep is like the sin of the flesh" The mountain was hided by a low cloud but when we went up, here we are, the abbeys appear on top of the rock, strong and proud, majestic even and so humble at the same time. We made the tour on our own and we enjoyed a lot, following our instinct and timing. We just had to be out of the church by midday because of the Sunday mass - obvious. It is a touristic place but used by living monks! Don't forget, it is a beautiful location but most of all a religious mecca, a strong spiritual location on the Saint Michaels's line. I'll go back on Spring for sure. “Love is wiser than wisdom.” Umberto Eco

4. Turin City Tour

P.za Castello, 153, 10122 Torino TO, Italy Luisa Boscolo Guida Turistica
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Luisa, born and always lived in Turin, will lead you to visit with completely new eyes and experience the beauties and savor the sweetnesses of the city. Licensed Professional Tour Guide, graduated with insights in History and Archaeology, History of Art, Degree in Restoration and Conservation of Cultural Heritage; will guide you to the most secret mysteries of the city that pulsates under your feet.

Inclusions: Guided tour by licensed Tour Guide

Exclusions: For asked changes to the tour that require payment of tickets, they are charged to the customer.

Reviewed By ndrybel

Luisa clearly has a passion for history and has an incredible amount of knowledge of Turino. Prepare yourself to be swept away by a lot of Italian history, interesting anekdotes and architectural knowledge. We felt like we owed her more and her pricepoint should be higher (she even exceeded her time to guide us). Highly recommend if you want to learn about the true story of Torino!

5. Turin,Explore the city in a Walking guided tour.

Piazza San Carlo, P.za S. Carlo, Torino TO, Italy Keys of Italy / Piemonte
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Enjoy max 12 people guided walking tour of this wonderful city. More than two thousand years of history have contributed to build up this incredible heritage: from the Roman Empire, through the Middle Ages and the Savoy court. You will start in Piazza San Carlo, the aptly named "lounge" of Turin, is a miracle of elegance. Be impressed by Porta Palatina , is considered one of the best preserved in the Roman world. Discover The metropolitan cathedral of San Giovanni Battista is the main place of Catholic worship in Turin, it is the only religious building in Renaissance style in the city. Reach Piazza Castello, this large rectangular esplanade is the true centre of Turin. At first, you may only have eyes for the dazzling Palazzo Madama, then your gaze will turn to the façade of the majestic Palazzo Reale. Admire Piazza Carignano, one of the most important and historic squares of the Piedmontese capital. You will end the tour at the Mole Antonelliana, major landmark of the city.

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Reviewed By W8712UOsusanc

My husband and I went to the appointed place and waited and waited. The guide did not appear. I want my money back

6. Turin: Egyptian Museum 2-hour monolingual guided experience in small group

Via Accademia delle Scienze, 6, 10123 Torino TO, Italy Italy Hidden Experiences
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Enjoy this 2-hour guided experience of the Egyptian Museum and find out not only the most important historyes but also unknown intrigues and secrets of Egyptian culture.

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Reviewed By andreamariana92

We had the pleasure of meeting Paolo who walked us through the history of the castle and the wine-making process. We got to taste wine at the different stages. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the factors that affect each element of the wine and explained things in a very clear manner. The tasting was outstanding, showcasing the differences between the grapes grown just a few meters away from each other. We loved the experience and would highly recommend it as a couple’s activity or with friends.

7. Egyptian Museum of Turin

Piazza Carignano, 10123 Torino TO, Italy Luisa Boscolo Guida Turistica
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Personalized itinerary through the millennia of Egyptian culture and art, along the most important museum of Egyptian antiquities in the world after Cairo. The tomb of Kha and Merit, the most important intact find after that of Tutankhamun. Entire rock tomb from Egypt Collection of papyrus and sarcophagi, mummies and impressive monuments from the birth of civilization to the Ptolemaic period and the Roman conquest. Temporary and thematic exhibitions.

Inclusions: Radio guides for groups of more than 8 people, Guided tour in Italian, English or French by a Licensed Professional Guide

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, Entrance tickets and anything not specifically included

Reviewed By ndrybel

Luisa clearly has a passion for history and has an incredible amount of knowledge of Turino. Prepare yourself to be swept away by a lot of Italian history, interesting anekdotes and architectural knowledge. We felt like we owed her more and her pricepoint should be higher (she even exceeded her time to guide us). Highly recommend if you want to learn about the true story of Torino!

8. Turin Egyptian Museum Skip-the-Line ticket and Private Guide

Via Accademia delle Scienze, 6, 10123 Torino TO, Italy Faberest
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The Museo delle Antichità Egizie in Turin is the only museum other than the Cairo Museum that is dedicated solely to Egyptian art and culture. It houses one of the largest collections of Egyptian antiquities with more than 30,000 artefacts. The first object having an association with Egypt to arrive in Turin was the Mensa Isiaca in 1630, an altar table in imitation of Egyptian style. The collections that make up today’s Museum were enlarged by the excavations conducted in Egypt by the Museum’s archaeological mission between 1900 and 1935 (a period when finds were divided between the excavators and Egypt). But we don't want to spoil your visit too much... There's so much to discover inside this incredible museum! Follow your expert guide around the different areas of the museum and listen to the explanations of the history and legends that hide behind the fascinating artefacts you can see all around you.

Inclusions: Tour of the museum led by an expert guide

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Reviewed By Roadtrip4RandN

WOW! There is so much to see that it's overwhelming. Can't imagine doing this without a guide. We started early and was able to see the highlights of the gallery together with our guide's personal insight. The small group together with audio headsets worked out really well.

9. Egyptian Museum of Turin Private Tour with Expert Guide & Skip-the-line Tickets

Piazza Carignano, 10123 Torino TO, Italy Torino Tours - Guided Tours of Turin by Stefano
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The Museo Egizio in Turin has one of the largest collections of Egyptian artefacts in the world, after the Cairo Museum. This museum is certainly somewhere you must visit if you are in Turin and indeed is one of the “must see” museums in the whole of Italy.  With an expert guide you will appreciate the very best of the treasures on display. On this 2.5 hour tour in the company of a very knowledgeable guide you take a journey back in time to see mummies, hieroglyphs and papyrus. Your guide will tell you about the golden age in Egypt, learn about the Gods they worshipped, the kind of life they led and the ingenuity of the people who built the pyramids. Amongst the many wonderful archaeological finds there is the intact tome of Kha and Merit and “the Royal List” that contains the name of all the pharaohs and of course a sphinx. This private tour is highly recommended so that you make the most of your visit to this fascinating museum.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

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Reviewed By Pranay S

I enjoyed the tour with the view of most of the beautiful place in city center and also the insight.

10. Turin Egyptian Museum Private Tour for Kids and Families with Hotel Pick-Up

Centro, Torino TO, Italy Pinocchio Tours

Did you know that the Egyptian Museum in Turin is the second most important in the world after the one in Cairo, Egypt? Your children should visit this museum when in Europe and this private 2.5 kid-friendly tour is the best way to do it. It includes all the highlights of the collection and is led by a top-rated guide specialized in working with children and families. She will make your visit fun and educational, making history and antiquities come alive. If you are staying in Turin, your private taxi driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Piazza Carignano, one of the most beautiful squares in the city. Your local expert family-friendly guide will be there waiting for you, ready to lead you into this magical adventure.

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional art historian guide, Professional kids friendly guide, Qualified Egyptologist guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour, Hotel Pick-Up

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel Drop-Off

Reviewed By pucio1960

Due to the small time I only used the panoramic lift, the expression was great. I am greatly recommended. The view of Turin is wonderful.

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